In a Year Defined by Innovation, the Heritage Kentucky Distillery Returns to One of Its Most Celebrated Annual Traditions

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Four Roses Distillery today announced its highly anticipated 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, arriving October 10. Bottled at barrel strength, the 19th edition of the annual release features a unique blend of three of the distillery’s bourbon recipes across four batches.

Non-chill filtered and bottled at 109.2 proof, the 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon combines four hand-selected batches aged 14 to 23 years. Chosen from Four Roses’ 10 distinct bourbon recipes, this year’s features a 14-year-old OBSK, a 14-year-old OESK, a 15-year-old OESV, and a 23-year-old OESK.

“This has been an incredibly exciting year for Four Roses as we’ve explored new frontiers and introduced releases unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Brent Elliott, Four Roses Master Distiller. “Limited Edition Small Batch gives us a chance to return to a tradition we look forward to every year and celebrate the blending and craftsmanship at the heart of Four Roses. This year’s release brings together four exceptional batches, each over a decade in age, showcasing just how much depth and character we can create from the recipes that make Four Roses so unique.”

The 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch opens with a welcoming nose of apricot and light, elegant oak. The palate unfolds with layers of baking spice, honey and delicate wood tones, followed by a lingering finish of fruit, vanilla and caramel. From nose to finish, each sip reveals beautifully integrated oak and layers of complexity while maintaining Four Roses’ signature mellow spice.

Four Roses will release approximately 16,800 bottles of its 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch at a suggested retail price of $249. The release will be available at select retailers nationwide and at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Centers in Lawrenceburg, KY beginning October 10, while supplies last.

For more information on Four Roses Distillery and the 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch release, please visit www.fourrosesbourbon.com, or follow on Instagram @fourrosesbourbon.

About Four Roses Distillery
Established in 1888, Four Roses combines two mashbills with five proprietary yeast strains to distill and age 10 distinct bourbon recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. With distilling and warehousing operations in Lawrenceburg and Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, respectively, Four Roses is available nationally. Four Roses has a long tradition of earning widespread recognition across respected spirits competitions, receiving numerous top‑tier honors that underscore the quality and craftsmanship of its super-premium bourbon portfolio. Among these accolades, Four Roses was also named World’s Best Single Barrel at the World Whiskies Awards, further cementing its place among the world’s most celebrated bourbon producers. For more information, visit www.fourrosesbourbon.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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